Atala Mashwani
Atala Mashwani is a representative of the sports directorate in Afghanistan who recently announced the suspension of chess across the country, citing concerns that the game could be considered a form of gambling, which is prohibited under Islamic law.
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Kazakhstan:
Atala Mashwani stated that chess is considered a form of gambling according to Sharia law.
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Ukraine:
Atala Mashwani explained that chess is considered a form of gambling, which is prohibited under Islamic law.
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